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L615 WEW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,734 mi
Last recorded165,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 165,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,732 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2021 165,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 165,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 165,014 miles

all coil springs corroded but not weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2018 164,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 164,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 163,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all susension springs corroded but not weakened

all tyres cracked and aged

Fail 25 Jul 2016 163,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all susension springs corroded but not weakened

all tyres cracked and aged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 162,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 10 Jul 2015 162,535 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2014 161,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 159,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 157,308 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 157,308 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 156,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 152,152 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L615 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L615 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L615 WEW registered?

L615 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L615 WEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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